Whale Swimming, By Paige

WHALE SWIMMING
First Swim
When you first slide off the dingy you feel hyped.
You swim forwards.
You see the whales, a mother and calf.
The mother sinks, the calf slowly dives. You see the calf twist away from you, still diving.
It is so cute.
They play together under the water.
Then they swim away.

Best Swim
You slide off the back of the boat and look around knowing you will see nothing but your tour group and guide.
You follow your guide ‘till you see the whales.
Three this time, a mother, calf and an escort.
The escort sits on the bottom, just in sight.
You watch the mother and calf, you don’t know if they are coming closer.
You look back at the escort, still sitting on the bottom.
You look back at the mother and calf, they seem closer.
You look down, the escort is right below you, you think “don’t hit me”.
It doesn’t, it swims to the mother and calf. It talks to them.
They swim away.
You are awed.